Information law, data protection and privacy

Our team consists of lawyers with in-depth data protection, privacy and information law expertise. They are recognised as thought-leaders – they have presented at leading industry events, and have been published nationally.

• Advised on data protection law work in cutting-edge technology fields, including: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neural network technology; Blockchain; Metaverse arrangements; Internet of Things (IoT); Connected Car Technology; and Cloud Computing.
• Helped global clients with their UK and EU GDPR compliance arrangements across their international operations, by producing intra-company data processing agreements, taking into account the Schrems II requirements.
• Successfully avoided regulatory fines and enforcement action against our client in respect of data breaches, by working with the client in respect of the regulatory breach notification and corresponding with the ICO.
• Helped with formulating and advising on DPIAs involving the processing of personal data by way of Artificial Intelligence and neural network technology in the context of facial recognition systems.
• Advised education organisations on appeals before the Information Tribunals in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. This included requests for pre-publication academic research, access to course materials and employee salary disclosure.

We represent the full range of clients, from innovative start-ups, global corporates (including those listed on NASDAQ), as well as public sector clients.